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    MediFind found 44 doctor with experience in Esophageal Perforation near Missouri, US. Of these, 34 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    44 providers found
      Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
      Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

      The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

      1 Hospital Dr, 
      Columbia, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jussuf Kaifi is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Kaifi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Kaifi is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      1 Hospital Dr, Mc 413, 
      Columbia, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sebastian Wiesemann is a Thoracic Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Wiesemann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Collapsed Lung, Mediastinal Tumor, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Wiesemann is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery

      Heart Surgeons Of Kansas City Inc

      4320 Wornall Rd, Suite 50, 
      Kansas City, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Gibson is a Thoracic Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Gibson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Gibson is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      Ssm Health Care Group

      6420 Clayton Rd, Fl 1, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Telugu
      Accepting New Patients

      Nirmal Veeramachaneni is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Veeramachaneni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Veeramachaneni is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      Washington University

      4921 Parkview Pl, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      George Patterson is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Patterson is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology

      Kansas City Gastroenterology And Hepatology Physicians Group LLC

      1600 E Evergreen St, 
      Cameron, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Connor is a Gastroenterologist in Cameron, Missouri. Dr. Connor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Intestinal Cancer, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery

      Mercy Clinic Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgery LLC

      1390 Us Hwy 61, Suite N1500, 
      Festus, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Blucher is a Thoracic Surgeon in Festus, Missouri. Dr. Blucher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Thymectomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Blucher is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery

      Heart Surgeons Of Kansas City Inc

      4320 Wornall Rd, Suite 50, 
      Kansas City, MO 
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jessica Heimes is a Thoracic Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Heimes has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Nodules, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Heimes is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

      Washington University

      4921 Parkview Pl, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Varun Puri is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Puri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Nodules, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Puri is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology

      Cass Regional Medical Center

      2800 E Rock Haven Rd, 
      Harrisonville, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Francis Dailey is a Gastroenterologist in Harrisonville, Missouri. Dr. Dailey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhoids, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Brandon M. Wojcik
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      General Surgery

      Ssm Health Care Group

      10101 Woodfield Ln, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brandon Wojcik is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Wojcik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Pneumomediastinum, Lung Nodules, Esophageal Perforation, and Aneurysm Repair. Dr. Wojcik is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology

      Washington University

      12634 Olive Blvd, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Vladimir Kushnir is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kushnir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Bile Duct Obstruction, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kushnir is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery

      Washington University

      4921 Parkview Pl, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bryan Meyers is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Meyers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Meyers is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology
      One Hospital Dr, 
      Columbia, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sharlene D'souza is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. D'souza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery
      One Hospital Drive, 
      Columbia, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Normand Caron is a Thoracic Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Caron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Pleurisy, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery
      1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Div Surg Ct Adult Thoracic, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tsuyoshi Takahashi is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Takahashi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Collapsed Lung, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

      Washington University

      4921 Parkview Pl, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Benjamin Kozower is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kozower is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kozower is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery

      Heart Surgeons Of Kansas City Inc

      4320 Wornall Rd, Suite 50, 
      Kansas City, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Davis is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology

      Kansas City Gastroenterology And Hepatology LLC

      6675 Holmes Rd, Suite 430, 
      Kansas City, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paresh Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology

      Kansas City Gastroenterology And Hepatology Physicians Group LLC

      2100 Se Blue Pkwy, Lees Summit Medical Center, 
      Lee's Summit, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rishi Grewal is a Gastroenterologist in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Dr. Grewal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Anemia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Esophageal Perforation?

      An esophageal perforation is a hole in the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube food passes through as it goes from the mouth to the stomach.

      When should I see an Esophageal Perforation doctor in Missouri, US?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing an Esophageal Perforation doctor in Missouri, US?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Esophageal Perforation doctors in Missouri, US?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Esophageal Perforation doctors in Missouri, US?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with an Esophageal Perforation doctor in Missouri, US?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Esophageal Perforation doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Esophageal Perforation doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with an Esophageal Perforation doctor in Missouri, US?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Esophageal Perforation doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Esophageal Perforation doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Esophageal Perforation doctors in Missouri, US?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Esophageal Perforation doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find an Esophageal Perforation doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Esophageal Perforation doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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